RIO GRANDE IS A TYPE OF ROMA TOMATO, AND IT PRODUCES A HUGE CROP OF VERY LARGE, PEAR SHAPED, DEEP RED TOMATOES. THE RIO GRANDE TOMATO PLANTS HOLD THEIR 4 INCH LONG FRUITS IN CLUSTERS, AND BEING A DETERMINATE VARIETY, THE TOMATOES RIPEN ALL AT ONCE. THE PLANTS ARE VERY VIGOROUS AND FAST GROWING. A PERFECT CHOICE FOR CANNING, RIO GRANDE IS ONE OF THE BEST TOMATOES FOR SAUCES, SALSAS, PASTES, AND JUICES. RIO GRANDE TOMATOES ARE ALSO DELICIOUS WHEN EATEN FRESH IN SALADS AND SANDWICHES.
